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FREE ADMISSION! Visit wakullahistory.org. Historical programs are held on the second Tuesday evening, September, and November through May at the Library. CH29360

The Wakulla County Historical Society was founded in October 1991 to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of Wakulla County, Florida, and the surrounding areas. October is the annual meeting & dinner. The Wakulla County Historical Society is a Florida nonprofit 501 (C)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling Toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State of Florida - Registration No.

11/07/2026

📣 Gathering History Outreach for the Smith Creek One Room School House

We are currently working on a project to gather information about the Smith Creek One Room Schoolhouse located at Wakulla's Heritage Village.

If you had relatives who attended the school, or any historical information or stories about it, please share them with us. You can send these by letter or email, or we can record them through oral history (contact us about this). Since the school was used as a voting precinct, and possibly for other uses after its school days, those stories would also be very helpful.

🎙️ For submissions or more information, email VP Brent Thurmond at [email protected], the general inbox at [email protected], or call (850) 926-1110.

The 'That '70s Party' fundraising event we are having in January; funds will go towards preserving the schoolhouse and other structures on the Heritage Village property.

Thank you, and we look forward to your contributions to our county's history.

11/07/2026

🎟️ Tickets for our upcoming That '70s Party are now available for purchase at http://wakullahistory.org. Tickets are available in 3 tiers: Corporate Sponsorship (5 available; includes 8 tickets), Table Sponsorship (7 available; includes 8 tickets), and General Admission (100 available, until sold out). The first two tiers have additional perks. Purchase and reserve your spot today!

*Event Details*
🪩 Wakulla County Historical Society Presents: That '70s Party!
📅 Date: Friday, January 29, 2027
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Rd, Crawfordville, FL.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds for rehabbing the schoolhouse and two old Pioneer family homes at Wakulla's Heritage Village.

*If you have any questions, email [email protected], call (850) 926-1110, or visit our website at http://wakullahistory.org.

10/19/2026

LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS

🎄WCHS 2026 Christmas Open House (2-Day Event)
📅 ⏰ Day 1: Friday, December 4, 2026, 4 PM to 7 PM
📅 ⏰ Day 2: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 PM to 4 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free
📍 Location: Wakulla County Historical Society, 24 High Drive, Crawfordville, FL.

🪩 Wakulla County Historical Society Presents: That '70s Party!
📅 Date: Friday, January 29, 2027
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: Tickets TBA
📍 Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Rd, Crawfordville, FL.

*If you have any questions, email [email protected], call (850) 926-1110, or visit our website at http://wakullahistory.org.

10/19/2026

🪩 Wakulla County Historical Society Presents: That '70s Party! 🕺🏾💃

Let us take you back to the 1970s! Dust off those bellbottoms, grab your platform shoes, and get ready to groove! Mark your calendars (or jot it down in your datebooks) for Friday, January 29, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Wakulla County Community Center.

Join us as we travel back in time to celebrate the music, fashion, and unforgettable spirit of the 1970s. From funk, soul, rock n' roll, and disco, we're bringing a little history back to the dance floor. We'll also have dinner, games, contests, and prizes. So, come on and boogie like it's 1979!

Stay tuned for ticket and sponsorship information. This dance party will be a fundraising event for the Wakulla County Historical Society's Heritage Village Project.

Peace, Love, & Preservation! ✌️☮️

📅 Date: Friday, January 29, 2027
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: http://wakullahistory.org
📍 Location: Wakulla County Community Center, 318 Shadeville Rd, Crawfordville, FL.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds for rehabbing the schoolhouse and two old Pioneer family homes at Wakulla's Heritage Village.

If you have any questions, email [email protected], call (850) 926-1110, or visit our website at http://wakullahistory.org.

10/19/2026

For 2 days, the WCHS will host our annual 2026 Christmas Open House. Visit us for music and refreshments. Browse our gift shop, featuring local artisans, our annual WCHS ornaments, and more.

📅 Dates & Times
Day 1: Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4-7 PM
Day 2: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1-4 PM

See you there!

10/04/2026

Dear WCHS Members and Friends,

This is a reminder about our WCHS Annual Meeting & Dinner on Thursday, October 8, at the Shriners Club located at 4141 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Please submit your reservations as soon as possible. More information about the program is below:

🎟️ Admission
Tickets are $27 and can be purchased at http://wakullahistory.org.

🥘 Dinner
Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, greens, cabbage, cornbread, cake and other desserts, tea, coffee, water, and more.

💬 Guest Speaker
Wakulla's own James S. Dunbar will share his expertise on the 1528 expedition and a new theory about more specific locations. Jim S. Dunbar is a renowned archaeologist with a BA from UF and a Master's and a Ph.D. from FSU. He worked for the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) for 35.5 years before retirement.

⚓ Few areas in the Americas can celebrate a Quincentennial. Still, in two years, Wakulla County can and will celebrate the expedition of Spanish explorer Panfilo de Narvaez, who came here and lived with his men for a couple of months in 1528. The primary assumption is that Narvaez landed his ships, entered Florida at Tampa Bay, and camped at the Old Fort Peninsula in today's St. Marks.

Come out and join us!

09/22/2026

📸 Check out photos from our "Threads Through Time" fashion show and afternoon tea event! Thank you to all the participants, models, volunteers, WCHS staff, and guests who came out. More to come!

09/17/2026

💥 Come and Join Us!

Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park (148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks, Florida) for the 2nd Annual Confederate Encampment at Fort Ward

The public is invited to join us as local reenactors share the historic role of Confederate Fort Ward during the American Civil War. Musket and artillery demonstrations will take place throughout the day, along with demonstrations of camp life and campfire cooking.

The Ladies Soldiers Friend Sewing Society will serve as an Aid Society, providing comforts and refreshments to soldiers and mending as needed. The Park’s museum displays numerous artifacts and features an 18-minute video that recounts over three centuries of military history at the site (Spanish, British, American, and Confederate).

A picnic area with picnic tables and barbecue grills is available. Tucker’s Point offers scenic views at the water’s edge where the St. Marks River joins the Wakulla River and flows into Apalache Bay. The Point is an excellent fishing spot.

We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

The REVIVAL research team explores how Black faith, history and community continue to shape life in Wakulla County — and the joy that emerges along the way. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Herbert Franklin Jr.

Address

24 High Drive
Crawfordville, FL
32327

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4am
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18509261110

Website

http://wakullahistory.org/

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